Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

No recommendation of an applicant, eligible, or employee in the classified service involving disclosure of his political or religious opinions or affiliations shall be considered or filed by the Civil Service Commission.

Context

Executive Order 7915—Amendment of Civil Service Rules

06/23/1938

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